resomation
re·so·ma·tion
resomation · resomations
A process for the disposal of a corpse by submerging it in a strong base compound at a…A process for the disposal of a corpse by submerging it in a strong base compound at a high pressure and temperature until it dissolves.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A process for the disposal of a corpse by submerging it in a strong base compound at a high pressure and temperature until it dissolves.
Origin
From re- + soma + -ation.From re- + soma + -ation.
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Forms
plural: resomations| Singular | resomation |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsalkaline hydrolysisbiocremationwater cremationflameless cremation
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedresomate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable